Badger

[tlr]

Really pleased to get this last night - we knew it had been coming for a while as it set the security lights off, so I installed another light that I could leave on. I sat in the lounge with a glass of wine in the dark and waited. After an our or so it appeared and snuffled about for a bit.

Just about at the limits of the camera and lens (7d with 70-200 f4 at iso 3200 and 1/20th second). At that shutter speed most pics at some movement blur in them, but a few were OK.

IMG_7874 by Tim Russon, on Flickr

 

[gramps]

Nice to see it, especially knowing that many have been 'culled'.

 

[tlr]

She (I think...) is still visiting every night so I have had the chance to get some more 'natural' shots by putting a pile of leaves on the decking and putting the peanuts in there.

IMG_8251 by Tim Russon, on Flickr

IMG_8320 by Tim Russon, on Flickr

IMG_8316-3 by Tim Russon, on Flickr

IMG_8273 by Tim Russon, on Flickr

 

[SKM]

very lucky to see one in your garden

 

[pooley]

A nice set of shots. Getting low has helped eliminate the shadows. Maybe a touch tight in the frame, but the first with the autumnal leaves is very good.

Mike

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Great shots. we were at center parcs last year, and a badger appeared every night.
Fascinating to watch. Didn't get any pics though.

 

[Hertsman]

Second batch is just stunning,Id love to see a wild badger that close up.

 

[Emja]

That first shot in the second set especially is a beauty!

 

[tlr]

Thanks. Yes, the first one with the leaves is my favourite too. Really hope she(?) brings some cubs in the spring.

 

[nc_killie]

Lovely creatures, nice series. Like the B&W portraits!TFS

 

[JohnC6]

Excellent shots. They visit the cottage we stay at in Cornwall. The lady who owns the cottages and lives in the grounds supplies guests with a pile of peanuts to put out for them. A fox also visits.